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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 516.26 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 516.26 and 323.16 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 516.26 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/516.26 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 516.26 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 166,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,834.58/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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